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MA H2291
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Jones
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 3A of Chapter 40A of the General Laws to create a new appeals process for MBTA Communities Act zoning requirements
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Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop regulations allowing municipalities to seek relief from mandated zoning provisions
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Municipalities may appeal based on inability to meet drinking water supply or wastewater treatment requirements necessary to support required housing units
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Appeals may also cite inadequate municipal transportation infrastructure to safely accommodate increased population from housing development
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Environmental impacts or adverse effects on historical properties from required housing development are additional permitted grounds for appeal
Legislative Description
Allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5065
2/12/2026